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Because our results are rounded, a single vote may not seem to affect the percentages below. Rest assured it does count for the calculation of the results.

Results of the survey

There has been some debate among St. John's city councillors as to whether the city should continue to provide a $100,000-grant to the Aquarena, which was once owned by the city but was taken over by Memorial University in 1994. Do you believe municipalities should provide funding to recreational facilities owned by other entities in their jurisdictions?

51%Yes, these facilities provide a service to residents and should receive funding.

46%No, municipal tax dollars should only be allocated for facilities owned by municipalities.

2%I have no opinion.

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A Corner Brook woman was upset recently when she had her seal skin purse confiscated by customs officials when entering the United States — she was unaware of a U.S. ban on seal product entering that country. Are you aware of the ban?

YesNoKnew something about it

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What is the first sign of spring?

A crocus in bloomYou start seeing bugsFreezing rain starts

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Do you make your bed in the morning before you head off to work?

YesNoIf I have time

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What is your favourite time of year?

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Are you happy the Montreal Canadiens will move its AHL farm team to St. John’s for the next two years?

YesNoDon’t care

Recent survey

Do you support the Prime Minister Stephen Harper government’s proposed anti-terrorism Bill C-51?

34%Yes

45%No

4%Undecided

17%Don’t know enough about it

Do you think the results of an independent investigation into sexual-misconduct allegations against MP Scott Andrews and MP Massimo Pacetti should be released to the public?

76%Yes

19%No

3%Undecided

2%

The town of Taber, Alta., has been subjected to public ridicule since it enacted a bylaw to clamp down on bad behaviour — fines for spitting, yelling, screaming or swearing in a public place, and limits on noise from bars. Would you support such a bylaw in your community?

60%Yes

35%No

5%Undecided

Do you think there is enough discussion and public awareness of the problems of “sexting,” photo sharing and potential threats for children on the Internet?

20%Yes, it’s all you hear

76%No, it’s a growing problem

4%Undecided

The Vatican has always been a heavily male bureaucracy. As of last year, only 18 per cent of Holy See employees were women, up from 17 per cent four years ago. Do you think that’s fair?

20%Yes

73%No

7%Undecided

Health Canada is phasing out the home-growing program for the cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes. People needing marijuana for medical purposes will have to buy from authorized producers. Do you agree?

55%Yes

44%No

1%Decided

Are you celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year?

24%Yes

63%No

13%I was but now I have to shovel

Premier Paul Davis has talked about the possibility of privatizing some government services to help tackle the province’s $916-million deficit. Do you agree with this?

28%Yes, whatever it takes

33%No

37%Depends on the services

2%Undecided

March 12, 2015
Last weekend, when you adjusted your clocks for Daylight Savings Time, did you also check the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and to ensure supplies in personal and family emergency kits are replenished as is suggested?

10%Yes, all of it

71%No

5%Check the batteries

14%Not yet, but plan to soon

In an effort to boost compliance for St. John’s dog owners to register their dogs with the City of St. John’s, the city is planning to waive the initial registration fee for a 30-day period. Do you think more people will now licence their pets?

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Quick question - 03/31/2015

A Corner Brook woman was upset recently when she had her seal skin purse confiscated by customs officials when entering the United States — she was unaware of a U.S. ban on seal product entering that country. Are you aware of the ban?